Silverlight software developer Job Posting



Job Title: Silverlight software developer, Victoria, BC
Company: People First Solutions
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: To Be Negotiated
Skills: Software Development
Date Posted: Oct-19-09

Are you a software developer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Our client is making the world a better place by helping people use geographic information to make better decisions. They create software that helps organizations across North America implement web-based GIS technology successfully.
Our client is in a great industry, their future is bright, and an exceptional team is at their core--they are looking for outstanding people to help them continue to build the kind of place they would never want to leave. From fascinating, challenging work to corresponding recreation/life balance, they want you on board to help them achieve their dual goals of well-managed, sustainable growth and recognition as one of the top places to work in Canada by 2008.

Our clients Software Developers are individuals who love computer programming. Experience is preferred; enthusiasm and curiosity are required. This challenging position involves the design and development of web-based Silverlight and Flash/Flex API mapping applications for their clients across North America and/or assignments with their products/R&D team. Depending on ability and experience, duties may include:
• Designing/developing customized Silverlight and Flash/Flex API web-GIS applications for clients
• Developing custom viewers, databases, and technical applications to enhance the existing service offering for specific client applications
• Product development
• Some project management, delegation, and training
• Some business analysis and technical writing
• Some server/network administration and troubleshooting
• Applicants must be willing and able to travel occasionally (should the need arise) to assist our clients with on-site implementation and training.
• Some international travel may be required (eg. Europe, Asia, and the Middle East).

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with Silverlight and Flash Flex API development
• Thorough knowledge of many of the following software packages and technologies: Java, JSP, Microsoft .NET, Oracle, Oracle development tools, MS SQL Server
• Experience with any of the following technologies is an asset: ArcIMS, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE
• Knowledge of Microsoft and/or Linux-based server technologies
• Knowledge of geography and geomatics desirable

This position offers competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Canada-BC-Victoria
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
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Contact Email: resume@peoplefirstsolutions.com
URL: http://www.peoplefirstsolutions.com
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Please indicate your interest in this position by applying online at www.peoplefirstsolutions.com or by sending your resume as an attachment in MS Word format to resume@peoplefirstsolutions.com with the job title in the subject line.




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